Department of Community Services
Department of
Community Services
Ka ʻOihana Lawelawe Kaiāulu
How do we improve the lives of those with economic challenges and special needs? What resources can we put in place to help the homeless, provide job training and serve the needs of our kupuna? Working with community partners, our goal is make life better for our diverse communities.
I want to...
- Apply for Grants in Aid Program
- Apply for Interest-free Home Loan
- Learn more about Housing Choice Voucher Program
- Learn more about Workforce Development
- Learn about homeless services in Honolulu
- Look for housing assistance
- Obtain Youth Education and Occupational Training
- Get resources for my Non-Profit
- Learn about child care and development resources
- Apply for a job with the Dept. of Community Services
Upcoming Events
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WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Nānākuli Library
March 18, 2026 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Library
March 19, 2026 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Hawaiʻi State Library
March 27, 2026 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Liliha Library
Press Releases
In the News
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WorkHawaii Success Stories
The Department of Community Services WorkHawaii Division works every day to support people who are looking to make changes in their lives, whether they are seeking to attain their GED, receive occupational training, or start a new career. Learn more about the WorkHawaii division.
Meet Our Team
The Office of Grants Management is responsible for ensuring that the City issues grants to non-profits as mandated by ordinance and charter. This includes issuing the grant annual solicitation, contracting of awarded grants, and working with grantees to ensure timely reimbursement and satisfactory accomplishment of their grant’s goals. Learn more about the Office of Grants Management.
The City’s Homeless Coordinator works closely with our partners at the local, state, and federal level to develop solutions to Honolulu’s homelessness crisis. Learn more about the Homeless Coordinator here.
The Early Childhood Coordinator is committed to creating a strong infrastructure to support a coordinated system of early childhood care and learning that addresses equitable access to, and transitions between, high-quality programs and services for all young children and their families, to support their health, safety, and readiness for lifelong learning. Learn more about the Early Childhood Coordinator.